Notes that stay
on your computer.

A note-taking app for macOS.
Simple. Local-first. No cloud. No account.
Just your thoughts, stored as files.

Download for Mac Free for 14 days, then $15
Screenshot of Oatpad showing a trip planning note
Why Oatpad

Everything you need,
nothing you don't.

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Local-first

Your notes are stored as files on your Mac. No servers, no sync, no wondering where your data lives.

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Instant

No loading spinners, no startup screens. Opens in under a second with your notes exactly where you left them.

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Slash commands

Type / to format. Headings, lists, quotes, tables — all without lifting your hands from the keyboard.

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Groups

Organise notes into groups. Drag and drop to rearrange. Simple hierarchy, no nested complexity.

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Private by design

No account required. No analytics. No telemetry. Your notes never leave your computer.

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Lightweight

Under 10MB. No Electron bloat. Built native so it feels like it belongs on your Mac.

"Keep it quiet. Every element should earn its place."

Start writing.

Free for 14 days. One-time purchase of $15 to keep it forever.

Download for Mac